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For the Journey

MURFREESBORO - The Journey Home Pancake Breakfast will be held from 7-10 a.m. Saturday at the Middle Tennessee Christian School cafeteria, 100 E. MTCS Road.

Journey Home is a faith-based ministry whose primary focus is to serve the homeless and disadvantaged of Rutherford County.

Tickets will be sold at the door. For more details about the pancake breakfast or to learn how you can help Journey Home, call 615-809-2643.

Turkey Day run

MURFREESBORO - The annual Thanksgiving Day BoroDash will step off at 8 a.m. Nov. 28 at Middle Tennessee State University.

The 4-mile run/walk is a fundraiser that will benefit Neema House orphanage, Greenhouse Ministries, A Soldier's Child birthday foundation and G.I.R.L.S. Ranch.

Advance tickets are $35 per person or $120 per four-person team/family. Prices increase on Nov. 27 and on race day. For registration information, visit borodash.org.

Bake sale

MURFREESBORO - United Methodist Women at First United Methodist Church, 265 W. Thompson Lane, will host a bake sale from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday in the Fellowship Hall.

Cakes, pies, breads, rolls and more will be available. Frozen pans of homemade dressing as well as selection of casseroles will be sold. Proceeds benefit missions ministries at the church. Call 615-653-8491.

Bird benefit

MURFREESBORO - Jerusalem Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 7192 Mona Road, will be cooking turkeys and hams for pickup before Thanksgiving. Cost is $25 for a 10- to 12-pound turkey, $30 for an 8- to 10-pound picnic ham, and $45 for a 14- to 16-pound semi-boneless ham.

The event raises money for needy families in Rutherford County as well as projects in East Tennessee. To make an order, call 615-895-8118.

Toy drive

SMYRNA - Thurman Francis Arts Academy, 221 Todd Lane, is holding a Christmas toy drive through Dec. 12. Toys will be donated to West Main Mission and to local children. Drop-off area will be at the cafeteria. For more information about how to donate, call Nancy Barrett at 615-904-6715 or 615-459-4128.

Food collection

MURFREESBORO - Fifth-grade Girl Scouts at Campus School are holding a food drive through Friday. The troop is collecting nonperishable food items that will be donated to Greenhouse Ministries. Drop off donated items at the school, 823 E. Lytle St.

Feed the hungry

MURFREESBORO - Greenhouse Ministries is hosting a women and children's Thanksgiving supper that will be offered Nov. 22 at the Walnut House. The event is free and open to women and children in three local shelters.

Groups are needed to sponsor one menu item for 80 people. Items needed include turkey, mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, green beans, dressing and sweets. Monetary donations are also welcome. Food must be delivered by 5:30 p.m. Nov. 22 to Walnut House, 116 N. Walnut St.

The cupboards are bare at Greenhouse Ministries, 309 S. Spring St.

Most of the staples are needed, including:

? Beans

? Soups

? Cereal

? Dried pasta

? Rice

? Canned vegetables

? Peanut butter

? Canned meats

? Spaghetti sauce

Greenhouse Ministries is located at 309 S. Spring St. For more details on how to help, call 615-494-0499.

Barnabas Vision has variety of needs

MURFREESBORO - Barnabas Vision, a faith-based nonprofit, is offering various ways people can serve in the community. Here are some opportunities:

Nov. 22 - Help with Thanksgiving dinner at a local school

Dec. 1 - Coat drive

Dec. 12 - Open house

Dec. 20 - Domestic Violence Program Christmas party

Ongoing needs are transportation to doctor visits for those in need and donations of Christmas presents for students and families. Always needed are those who can read at local nursing homes.

If you would like more information about any of the events you can email david@thebarnabasvision.org.

Turkey dinner

MURFREESBORO - Greenhouse Ministries is hosting a women and children's Thanksgiving supper that will be offered Friday at the Walnut House.

The event is free and open to women and children in three local shelters.

Groups are needed to sponsor one menu item for 80 people. Items needed include turkey, mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, green beans, dressing and sweets. Monetary donations are also welcome. Food must be delivered by 5:30 p.m. Nov. 22 to Walnut House, 116 N. Walnut St.

Greenhouse Ministries is located at 309 S. Spring St. For more details on how to help, call 615-494-0499.

This year, the classic Jack adornment sports a cheerful smile and a snow cap with flaps that will keep it warm and cozy, even on the coldest winter day.

Toasty Jack is predrilled on the bottom and fashioned with a braided loop on top, offering flexibility for display on a vehicle antenna or holiday tree. Toasty Jack is available with either a red or green hat.